Katie is an art educator in Philadelphia who has participated in numerous live events, primarily comedy-based. She enjoys painting in front of an audience and likes to share the process with others. Known for her fast painting speed, Katie thrives on creating art for live viewers. In addition to painting, she also works with ink illustrations.

I am an arts educator in Philly who specializes in painting and drawing. I am so excited about the fast pace of this competition and can't wait to meet the other artists!

Kristin Murray is a certified art teacher and visual artist whose uses acrylic and spray paint with her work spanning to commission pieces, murals, logos, digital art, and clothing content. A self-taught artist, Kristin has honed her craft through a blend of hands-on experience and formal training. She is formally trained by the National Art Educators Association and the DCPS Arts Department, equipping her with a unique perspective and deep understanding of the educational aspects of art.

Eric is an illustrator and mural artist based in Scranton, PA, known for his bold, dynamic, and colorful style. Drawing inspiration from graphic novels and comic books, he blends action-packed energy with fine art concepts to tell vivid stories. Trained as an illustrator, Eric excels at drawing from imagination and is skilled in creating large murals quickly in front of crowds.

Saint Prince has been living in South Philly for nine years, having moved there for college, and they are passionate about creating art that reflects both the people and the city. Along with a friend, they also create and sell craft art. Their main mediums include gouache and oils, though they also enjoy digital painting. Recently, they've taken up hand-painting rocks with acrylics.

I've been passionate about making art for a long time! I wanted to be an artist/ teacher ever since I was in kindergarten and I even went to college for it. But I've had a couple years post college where it's been hard for me to find my spark of motivation. I'm trying something new with Art Battle and I want to use this as a chance to get back into the Philly art world!

Exiled Royal is a visual artist who loves creating alternate realities and thoughtfully curated reflections of memories, thoughts, and emotions using whatever artistic medium is available to her within a given timeframe. Currently, some of her favorite mediums include watercolor, acrylic paint, graphite, and archival ink.

Instagram: @exiled_royal

Hello Art Battle community! I am thoroughly excited and honored to join the incredible lineup of artists partaking in Art Battle this April. Art has proven to be a, simultaneously, challenging and rewarding opportunity for me to explore landscapes filled to the brim with memories, dreams, and themes related to mental health. I’m excited to share this experience with you all and to see what we create!

Jules has been creating art since childhood, discovering her deeper purpose as an artist while living in Florence, Italy at 18. Bold, colorful, and often blending multiple styles, her work celebrates individuality and aims to bring art into streets, homes, and hearts. While she has experience with various media—pencil, clay, photography, and performing arts—her current focus is painting with acrylics, oils, and watercolors.

Hey everyone!! I’m a 21 year old artist born and raised right across the bridge in New Jersey. Can’t wait to share my personal style with you, and encourage anyone watching to never underestimate the power and freedom of their imagination, as it is a place that knows no boundaries.

Sharazar has loved art since childhood, using it as a source of comfort and expression. She dreams of a career that uplifts others through her work and hopes to open a 2D animation studio to help artists tell their own stories. She enjoys drawing with markers and also works with spray paint, watercolor, gouache, and airbrush. Currently, she’s writing a script for a graphic novel series.

I'm so excited to be a part of this and I can't wait to meet other artists while I'm here too!

Julia is a neuroscience graduate student with a passion for painting. Inspired by her lab work, she often paints brains, though portraits and other intriguing subjects make up much of her work. Her primary medium is acrylic, though she occasionally uses oil paints and explores fiber arts. While she's known among friends for her brain-themed art, she’s actually painted more portraits than anything else.

This is my first art battle and I am very excited to participate! I'm really looking forward to this unique oppertunity to painting with/around everyone!

Alina is an intuitive artist from San Jose, Costa Rica, who works with a variety of mediums, with acrylic paint being her favorite. As a multimedia artist, she enjoys experimenting with any medium she can get her hands on.

I am so excited to be back at Art Battle!

Jared is an artist who combines surrealist and trippy styles with landscapes and spirituality. Since 2018, he has self-taught himself to create paintings reflecting his experiences with Schizophrenia and Spirituality, incorporating energetic color auras. He often adds twists to his work with clay or blacklight painting. Meditation is his key to creativity.

Hello all! Joining Art Battle Philadelphia again to bring in a twist of glow in the dark painting. See you all there.

Patrice is a celebrity makeup artist and artist, blending her fashion and film background with a passion for 3D design, oil painting, and sculpture. She transforms everyday objects into whimsical art, with a special love for portraiture and wearable creations.